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In the cyanide ion, the formal negative ...

In the cyanide ion, the formal negative charge is on :

A

C

B

N

C

Both C and N

D

resonate between C and N

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The correct Answer is:
B
In `CN^(-)` ion, formal negative charge is on nitrogen atom due to lone pair of electrons.
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